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Hydrant monitoring system and method

US9901765B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 2017
Grant dateFeb 27, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/22
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device for detecting adverse events in a fire hydrant, the device comprising a housing configured to mount to an exterior of the fire hydrant, the housing having a surface in register with the exterior of the fire hydrant, the surface having an aperture therein, a cover enclosing the housing and mounted to the fire hydrant at the surface. The housing further includes a controller, a transceiver, and a water sensor.

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